FICTION: SUPERNATURAL HISTORIES
A debut novel makes an impact as a captivating story, combining historical fiction with a touch of both supernatural as
Anum Shaharyar
NON-FICTION: THE MAKING OF THE MOTHER
A must-read biography of Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan pulls in material from both sides of the border to paint
FICTION: NEW BEGINNINGS, UNEXPECTED ENDINGS
A debut collection of short stories ranges in topic from nostalgia and politics to media and sexual abuse, but mainly
FICTION: PRIDE COMES BEFORE A FALL
An adaptation of Jane Austen’s influential novel offers refreshing Muslim representation...
FICTION: A WORLD WITHOUT WOMEN
Bina Shah’s novel about a dystopian future paints a fascinating world, rich with detail and intricate in its imaginings
FICTION: DEAD GIRL CALLING
A Young Adult novel that is much more than the usual and tackles issues of religion, culture, mental health and abuse
FICTION: DARING TO DREAM
A story of one of the many unsung heroines fighting for their right to learn
NON-FICTION: LETTING WOMEN BE HEARD
A qualitative study into Muslim women in India allows its subjects to form their own narratives